XProtect Express 1.1; Administrator's Manual - Milestone

Milestone XProtect ® Express 1.1Administrator's ManualGetting startedGet your system up and runningThis checklist outlines the tasks typically involved when you set up a working XProtect Express system. Note thatalthough information is presented as a checklist, a completed checklist does not in itself guarantee that thesystem matches the exact needs of your organization. To make the system match the needs of your organization,it is highly recommended that you monitor and adjust the system once it is running.For example, it is often a good idea to spend time on testing and adjusting the motion detection sensitivity settingsfor individual cameras under different physical conditions (day/night, windy/calm, etc.). Do this once the system isrunning. The setup of events (see "Overview of events and output" on page 111) and associated actions typicallyalso depends on your organization's needs.You can print and use this checklist as you go along.Verify initial configuration of cameras and other hardware devicesBefore doing anything on XProtect Express, make sure the hardware devices (cameras, videoencoders, etc.) that you want to use are correctly installed and configured with IP addresses,passwords, etc. as specified by the manufacturers. Such initial configuration is required in order to beable to connect the devices to the network and XProtect Express.Register your XProtect Express softwareThis step may not be required; your XProtect Express vendor often takes care of the process foryou.You must first register your software and next activate your licenses. See Manage licenses (see"About activating licenses" on page 39).Install XProtect ExpressSee Install surveillance server software (see "Install your surveillance server software" on page 31). Ifyou are upgrading an existing version of XProtect Express, see Upgrade from a previous version (onpage 33).Open the Management ApplicationSee Access the Management Application.Add hardware devices in XProtect ExpressXProtect Express can quickly scan your network for relevant hardware devices (cameras, videoencoders, etc.), and add them to your system. See Add hardware devices (see "The Add HardwareDevices wizard" on page 47).www.milestonesys.com 35 Getting started